"I pulled both chainplate cover plates and noticed that I had a stainless rod
on starboard that holds the two chainplates pieces together. One on port is
missing." I had rods from from the chain plates down to frame work in the hull.
This was on my LF38. The standing rigging went to u-bolts on the deck, these
were secured to aluminium blocks which rods were attached. I never looked, or
don't remember, at how the rods were attached to the hull. Doug Mountjoy sv
Rebecca Leah C & C Landfall 39Port Orchard Yacht Club Port Orchard, WA
-------- Original message --------From: John Read via CnC-List
<[email protected]> Date: 3/21/22 18:09 (GMT-06:00) To: Stus-List
<[email protected]> Cc: John Read <[email protected]> Subject:
Stus-List Re: Chainplate Sealing. Hi John Had similar issues on my 34.
Silicone, 4200 and similar all failed as did not adhere well to the stainless
chain plates as they move a lot as rig tensions. Only thing that has worked is
butyl. Going on 10 years and no leaks. Not sure what benefits the stainless
pin provides as is not well secured. Glad to chat anytime. John Read On Mon,
Mar 21, 2022, 4:27 PM John McCrea via CnC-List <[email protected]>
wrote:Hello. I have a leak on my port side chainplate that needs addressing. I
pulled both chainplate cover plates and noticed that I had a stainless rod on
starboard that holds the two chainplates pieces together. One on port is
missing. Maybe that is causing excess movement and more adapt to leak? The
covers are original and thin 1/16 aluminum. I am getting them beefed up to 1/8
stainless. Looks like the PO had only sealed them with clear silicone. So that
will all be dug out. I am also inspecting the hull tabbing below with the
chainplates etc to ensure that I do not have any issues there. What is the best
sealant to use when installing the new cover plates? Thanks! Regards, John
McCreaTalisman1979 36-1Mystic, CT
